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Get Out: Crafts, Animal Photography, Tacoma Children's Museum and More this Weekend

Check out our picks for the activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

It’s Friday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Enumclaw Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work, get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

 

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  • Where/When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at .
  • Why Go: Come shop at the monthly Bonney Lake Senior Center Craft Sale this Friday. This month features beautiful Tole painted wood items made by Lynn Sida, fabric purses and other crafts from master seamstress Judi Moss, jewelry from Sandy Slabaugh who specializes in Swarovski Crystals, and beautiful quilts handmade by Evelyn Messall.
  • Pricing: Admission is free.

 

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  • Where/When: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at the Auburn Ave Theater.
  • Why Go: If live comedy is what you're after this weekend, you won't have to travel to Seattle or Tacoma to see it. Once a month the Auburn Ave Theater presents three comedians in one night to keep you laughing all night long. This month's headlining comedian is Todd Sawyer. So head to Auburn for your comedy fix.
  • Pricing: Tickets range between $17 and $15.

 

Best Friends: Antique Images of Animals and Their People

  • Where/When: 12-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at the White River Valley Museum.
  • Why Go: Come check out the newest exhibit at the White River Vallery Museum this weekend. Best Friends: Antique Images of Animals and Their People documents the special relationship of animals and their owners from the Victorian era with hundreds of rare photographs. Can't make it this weekend? You'll have plenty of time, this exhibit runs through April 15.
  • Pricing: $2 adults, $1 kids/seniors.

 

Children's Museum Grand Opening

  • Where/When: 9 a.m - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Children's Museum of Tacoma.
  • Why Go: Join the Children's Museum this Saturday for the grand opening of the new Children's Museum of Tacoma. Explore the all new playscapes and unleash your imagination while you make forts, play in the water, create art, and soar to the moon!
  • Cost: Admission to the Tacoma Children's Museum is always 'pay what you can.'

 

  • Where/When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma.
  • Why Go: If you do check out the Grand Opening of the Children's Museum, be sure to stop by the Proctor Winter Farmers Market, one of the only Markets around this time of year. This will be the first winter market of the season. Come and browse the wide array of vendors offering fresh meats, fruits, vegetables and more.
  • Pricing: Admission is free.


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